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Sample Letters of Recommendation

by Alex Rudloff on Jul 13th 2007

Here are some sample letters of recommendation as a follow up to our articles on How to Write a Letter of Recommendation and How to ask for a Letter of Recommendation. Enjoy :) ... Continue reading ›

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation

by Alex Rudloff on Jul 6th 2007

You've been asked to write a letter of recommendation. Now what? Writing a reference letter for someone can either be an honor and a privilege, or a downright task. We've written about how to ask for a letter of reference, now it's time to cover the opposite side of the coin. A good letter of recommendation can take a decent amount of time (and thought) to write. They should be a couple paragraphs in length and give the person receiving the letter a general sense of your ... Continue reading ›

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

by Alex Rudloff on Jun 13th 2007

Asking for a reference letter may seem intimidating, but it shouldn't be. In the professional world such acts are common place and expected as you move forward in your career. From a letter writers perspective, it is often seen as a responsibility (and sometimes an honor) to provide you with one. From your perspective, knowing how and who to ask for a reference letter can be an important part of advancing your career. This small guide is designed to help you secure ... Continue reading ›

The Art of the Cover Letter

by Alex Rudloff on Jan 22nd 2007

One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of resume sending is the cover letter (or these days, the e-mail). The cover letter is your chance to make your first impression. A properly written letter should grab the employer's attention and help set the stage for a personal interview. Here are simple instructions and a few tips and suggestions for writing a quality cover letter. ... Continue reading ›

Sample Resignation Letters

by Alex Rudloff on May 23rd 2007

(or "How do I quit my job?") You have made the decision that you would like to move on, all that's left is informing your boss. Should you write a resignation letter? If so, what exactly should go into it? Resignation letters can be intimidating, even when you are fully prepared to "high tail" it out of your job. Fortunately, there isn't much to writing a resignation letter outside of a few guidelines. We've prepared this simple guide to help point you in the right ... Continue reading ›

Cover letters: The fastest way to the top (or trash)

by Randall Bennett on Jun 24th 2009

Prepare a Cover Letter using a Job Description Some people think cover letters need to be a well thought out, lengthy bit of prose on top of a well crafted resume. Turns out though, that people on both sides of the hiring equation think less is more. For me, a cover letter shouldn't be a restating of a resume, or some sort of long, drawn out explanation as to why a candidate is perfect for the job. Instead, a cover letter should be short, sweet, to the point, and should ... Continue reading ›

The Art of Appreciation: Four Tips for Effective Thank You Letters

by Stephen Lytle on Jul 15th 2009

Childhood... it was great time. Minimal responsibilities, food on the table, free rent, the list could go on. Remember when you wanted to go with a friend somewhere or spend the night at a friend's house one weekend? Everything was so simple then. There was only one thing you needed to remember and I think we all heard from our parents growing up, "Remember to say "Please" and "Thank You" and you better be on your best behavior!" As adults the responsibility has grown and ... Continue reading ›

How a Rejection Letter Can Land You a Job

by Rigel Celeste on May 28th 2009

Typical reactions to receiving a rejection letter vary wildly, going from quiet disappointment for some to loud swearing while tearing up the letter for others. Although there's no doubt that getting rejected sucks (pardon my French), if you can manage to be gracious in the face of defeat (or even downright pleasant) you might just turn that "thanks but no thanks" into a "won't you please work for us?" How can that happen exactly? Well, admittedly it's a long-shot, but if you ... Continue reading ›

Exceeding Expectations

by Alex Rudloff on Mar 6th 2007

Testimonial From: Mathew Bookspan Emurse is a fantastic service. My expectations were exceeded the moment I started receiving email statistics for those viewing my resume. Further, I love the fact that I can provide additional information to recruiters about my interests, have my resume available on the web and add a widget to my blog for those who want to quickly access my professional background. The team at Emurse is responsive, diligent and great to work with when seeking ... Continue reading ›

Getting social with job searching-- Is it all it's cracked up to be?

by Randall Bennett on Jun 23rd 2009

This downturn has had a notable new trend with job seekers: Going social. Of course, the best source for jobs has always been personal networks, and the dreaded "networking mixer" springs to mind, but this time around online social networks have been seen as the holy grail of finding that perfect gig. To me, anyway, sending out as many potential resumes to all your social network acquaintances doesn't exactly ring of finding the perfect gig, and ZDNET would agree. They point ... Continue reading ›

Emurse helped her get paid more

by Alex Rudloff on Jan 11th 2007

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Guy Makes $83K a Year Wearing a T-Shirt

by Alex Rudloff on Nov 6th 2009

Here's a creative solution to the economic downturn -- let people pay you to wear their swag. Jason Sadler, 26, sells companies the opportunity for him to wear their company's shirt for a day. He charges what he calls "face value", meaning January 1st costs $1 and December 31st costs $365. It might not sound like a ton of cash, but it adds up to $66,795 on a sold out calendar. He then sells monthly sponsorships adding upwards of $18,000 to his take home. It may seem like one ... Continue reading ›

Less Common Ways to Find a Job

by Rigel Celeste on May 28th 2009

Tired of looking for jobs in all the same places? The classifieds, Craigslist, and Monster can only take you so far, so if you're looking for a fresh place to job hunt try these ideas: Surf the small sites Niche sites that cater to jobs in your specific field can be frustrating because they have only a small amount of information and may not be updated all that often, but that doesn't mean they should be ignored in favor of larger, more widely used resources. If/when you ... Continue reading ›

To freelance or not to freelance: Answer the question

by Randall Bennett on Jun 22nd 2009

It's definitely on the mind of most anyone who has been laid off, fired, or is otherwise out of work from their job: Should I start freelancing? While the appeal of setting one's own hours, not to mention the flexibility of working at one's own pace sounds alluring, the numerous pitfalls, personal and otherwise, make freelancing a choice that isn't perfect for everyone. There are numerous question and answer sites devoted to the question, but we'd love to get your take on ... Continue reading ›

Why Your Resume Gets Tossed

by Stephen Lytle on Sep 29th 2009

I recently came across this article on Yahoo.com describing the many reason why your resume gets tossed from the "might use" to the "never use" pile. There are some good tips in this article that touch on the following: If accomplishments can be quantified, do it -- but use discretion If you send a cover letter by email that starts with 'Hi,' it and your resume will probably end up in the trash. It's true that recruiters sometimes use scanners to sort through ... Continue reading ›